NYC Fair Fares half-priced MetroCard program moving to OMNY
On Wednesday, Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) announced that the Fair Fares ...
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NYC's 'Fair Fares' low-income transit discounts now available on OMNY cards
The half-priced fare program launched in 2019, but has since only been available through old vinyl MetroCards.
Would You Pay $34 for Shrimp Cocktail?
Just two years ago, Bon Appétit lamented that shrimp cocktail had entered “its $30 era.” At Old Homestead Steakhouse in the ...
OMNY contactless fare system coming to NICE buses this year, officials say
The OMNY system, which replaces the 30-year-old MetroCard, allows transit users to pay for their trips using a tap of their ...
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GSSC doubles the size of its subsidized MetroCard program
The General Studies Student Council doubled the size of its subsidized MetroCard program at its Feb. 4 meeting, increasing its allocation from $5,000 to $10,000 for the 2024-25 academic year. The ...
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How to apply for the New York MetroCard discount program?
New York City's Fair Fares initiative offers a lifeline to low-income residents, providing a 50% discount on public transportation. This program aims to ease the financial burden of commuting, making ...